EFDA EFDA Pharmacology & Pain Management

Question 1

Which local anesthetic is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) derivatives?

Accepted Answer

Procaine

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Mepivacaine

Answer

Articaine

Question 2

What is the purpose of a vasoconstrictor such as epinephrine in a local anesthetic solution?

Accepted Answer

Prolong anesthetic duration and reduce bleeding

Answer

Speed up metabolism of the anesthetic

Answer

Increase risk of systemic toxicity

Answer

Neutralize the pH of the solution

Question 3

Which drug classification includes ibuprofen and naproxen, commonly used for postoperative dental pain?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs

Answer

Opioid analgesics

Answer

Corticosteroids

Answer

Benzodiazepines

Question 4

What is the maximum safe dose of acetaminophen per day for a healthy adult to avoid hepatotoxicity?

Accepted Answer

4,000 mg

Answer

1,000 mg

Answer

2,000 mg

Answer

6,000 mg

Question 5

Which route of drug administration has the fastest onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Oral

Answer

Sublingual

Answer

Intramuscular

Question 6

What is a common side effect of opioid analgesics prescribed after oral surgery?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Increased salivation

Answer

Tachycardia